Strategy is often decided in isolation, but it shouldn't be executed that way.
Strategic Sounding Board
The Partnership: Long-term, high-trust access for CEOs and Executive Directors who need a confidential peer to stress-test ideas before they reach the board or the public.
This model is designed for the leader who needs a continuous "thought-partner" to navigate the nuances of stewardship and organizational behavior. Whether you are managing complex stakeholder relationships or designing internal feedback loops for large-scale operations, I serve as your strategic anchor.
Focus: Unlimited access for "thinking time," blind-spot identification, and governance navigation.
Best For: Leaders in long-term transitions or those managing high-pressure, multi-stakeholder environments.
Outcome: Improved decision-making speed, reduced risk, and absolute alignment between vision and execution.
Strategic Partner Advisory
The Partnership: Targeted, deep-dive advising focused on solving a specific organizational bottleneck or capitalizing on a time-sensitive opportunity.
Drawing on my experience in systems design with executive teams and collective impact projects, I help you architect a clear path through a singular challenge. This is not about general "performance management"; it is about applying strategic planning and board-level judgment to a specific friction point.
Focus: Resolving defined challenges, such as board-executive misalignment, regional program design, or systems-level infrastructure changes.
Best For: Organizations facing a "stuck" project, a leadership succession, or a central strategic pivot.
Outcome: A defensible, board-ready strategic roadmap with a clear architecture for implementation.
Frequently Asked Questions
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While coaching often focuses on personal growth and individual performance, a Strategic Advisor acts as a high-level thought-partner focused on organizational problems. I provide the analytical scaffolding and board-level foresight needed to stress-test your business logic, mitigate risk, and align your leadership team with long-term strategic goals.
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I bring two decades of "at-the-table" wisdom from leadership roles on diverse boards, including cross-sector experience. This allows me to bridge the gap between governance and management. I help you anticipate board-level concerns, prepare defensible strategic roadmaps, and navigate complex stakeholder dynamics with professional objectivity.
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Industrial-Organizational (I/O) Psychology applies scientific principles to workplace behavior. Using my training from Harvard, I help organizations solve systemic issues such as leadership misalignment, dysfunctional team performance, and ineffective change management. We focus on the "Why" and "How" of organizational health to drive sustainable success.
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This model provides CEOs with on-demand, confidential access to a seasoned peer for real-time problem-solving. It is designed for leaders navigating high-stakes transitions, such as complex organizational change, adaptive challenges, and enduring problems. Unlike a project with a fixed end date, this is an ongoing partnership that ensures you never have to make critical strategic decisions in a vacuum.
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Yes. Effective board governance requires a specific language of transparency and accountability. I advise executive teams on how to structure their reporting, manage board expectations, and communicate strategic progress in a way that builds trust and fiduciary confidence.
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Collaborative, honest, and straightforward. We're here to guide the process, bring ideas to the table, and keep things moving.
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